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Drawing

ca. 1730-1735 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sketch for additions to the parkland, showing classical folly on a hill and ornamental bridge across the River Mole by William Kent.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Preliminary pencil, pen and brown ink and wash on paper
Brief description
Sketch by William Kent. Pencil, pen and ink, and wash on paper, c. 1730-1735.
Physical description
Sketch for additions to the parkland, showing classical folly on a hill and ornamental bridge across the River Mole.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.2cm
  • Width: 31.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
Paper watermarked with the Royal Arms.
Summary
Sketch for additions to the parkland, showing classical folly on a hill and ornamental bridge across the River Mole by William Kent.
Collection
Accession number
E.388-1986

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Record createdOctober 16, 2008
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